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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 576.66 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 576.66 and 141.14 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 576.66 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/576.66 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 576.66 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 81,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,389.79/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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